. >> this is a wbal tv-11 editorial with president and general manager dan joerres. >> it's time to lace up the running shoes and grab your bib number. in just a week, 27,000 runners from around the world will hit the streets of baltimore for the annual baltimore running festival. the race has blossomed to a full morning that features something for everyone ages 1 to 86. from avid runners, to half marathoners, 5-kers and a fun run, it offers a challenging course and powers tourism in our town. the international field includes runners from 24 countries and every state in the u.s. last year's men champion will return to defend his title and take home the $25,000 prize. the race is expected to generate more than $30 million in economic impact to the city. wbal is proud to be the official television station of the festival and will provide live coverage. to sign up to run, log on to wbal.com. >> you're watching wbal tv-11, this is 11 news sunday morning. >> i'm jennifer franciotti. >> and i'm lisa robinson. our top stories in a moment. first let's look outside with meteorologist tony pann. >